The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)

€ 27,600
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
€ 28,300
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.6 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
69.5
78.5
56.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
70.7
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.7 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
101.5
169
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
107.3
175.6
169 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3139 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4303 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
31 lb
0.99 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
8P
Generation
BP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
178 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
165 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
165 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
138 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid

▶ REPLAY
19.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.63 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
19.68 lb/hp
17.63 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
44 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
28 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
598 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
526 mi
598 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Environmental Impact
123.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
123.1 kWh
100.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1164 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.1 cu ft